Juneteenth Activity Placemats
Juneteenth is one of the most meaningful celebrations of the year, and what better way to include the little ones than with fun, educational activities they can enjoy right at the table!
These FREE printable Juneteenth activity placemats are packed with games, coloring, and learning all wrapped into one. You get 5 different designs, completely free, each one filled with age-friendly activities that make Juneteenth feel festive, meaningful, and memorable for kids.
What’s Included?
Each placemat is its own little world of fun! Here’s a peek at what kids will find across the 5 designs:
- Word searches – Find Juneteenth-themed words like Freedom, Liberation, Unity, and more
- Mazes – Help find the way to the Juneteenth celebration or the path to freedom
- Coloring sections – Big bold illustrations of kids celebrating, raised fists, a freedom dove, fireworks, and more
- Tic-tac-toe grids – Classic fun for two players right at the table
- This or That – A cute conversation-starter game (Flag or Hat? Cake or Pie? Drum or Bell?)
- Word unscrambles – Unscramble Juneteenth-related words for a fun brain challenge
- How many can you find? – Count the hidden stars, suns, hearts, butterflies, and doves
- Writing prompt – “It’s important to celebrate Juneteenth because…” – a sweet reflection activity for older kids
- Pattern recognition activity – Spot and count symbols in a grid
Each placemat is designed to print on regular US letter paper (8.5 x 11) and can double as a standalone coloring page. You can even laminate them for reuse!
A Little Bit About Juneteenth
Juneteenth (June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally received word that they were free – more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day of joy, reflection, community, and pride. Celebrating it with kids is a wonderful way to start meaningful conversations about history, freedom, and equality in an age-appropriate way.
These placemats bring in lots of that symbolism – from the year 1865 and the raised fists of freedom, to doves of peace, confetti, and kids waving flags – so little ones are absorbing the spirit of the holiday while they play!
When to Use These Placemats
These are perfect for:
- Juneteenth celebrations at home – Keep kids engaged while the grown-ups finish cooking or gather around the table
- School or classroom parties – A great screen-free activity for Juneteenth lessons and events
- Community events or cookouts – Set them out at the kids’ table for instant entertainment
- Restaurants or on-the-go – Print and tuck a few in your bag with some crayons — easy!
- Homeschool or learning time – Use them as a fun supplement to Juneteenth history lessons
Grab Your Free Printable Placemats
Click below to download your 5 FREE Juneteenth activity placemats No sign-up, no strings, just free printable fun for the whole family!
Print one or print a stack for friends and family. However you use them, we hope they bring big smiles and spark some great conversations around the table!
How to Download & Start Coloring
All of our coloring pages come as high-res PDFs and are made to print perfectly on standard US letter paper (8.5″ x 11″). Whether you’re going old-school with crayons or fancy with digital tools, it’s super simple!
If You Want to Print:
- Click the design you want – it’ll open in a new tab.
- Save it to your device or print it directly from your browser.
- Get your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and have fun!
If You Prefer Digital Coloring:
- Click the image to open the PDF.
- Download it to your tablet or computer.
- Open it in a coloring app – Procreate, GoodNotes, and Adobe Fresco are all great options.
New to digital coloring? Check out this beginner’s guide to using Procreate! or Watch this quick GoodNotes tutorial!
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